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Interview with developer missed the mark
As concerns the [“We Have Questions”] article entitled “I Had a Vision of What Plymouth Could Be”:. The buildings (The Armory, Mount Pleasant School, etc.) that have been renovated by [Rick] Vayo, et al, are beautiful. I love that they remain in keeping with the historical architecture of their neighborhoods. That said, the decision to change the only hotel overlooking the ocean in a coastal town to luxury apartments seems out of step with that vision and in stark contrast to a comment made later in the article about there being no nice hotels in downtown Plymouth. That was a missed opportunity to turn that site into a super cool, mod boutique hotel.
Empire Ford of New Bedford’s “Veteran of the Month”: George Church, WWII Veteran, Benefactor
During the month of July, the 58th Lights for Peace flag to fly at the Fort Taber – Fort Rodman Military Museum honors the memory of George E. Church of Rochester, a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps who served during WWII. The month of July is the 10th anniversary of his passing.
EEE found in Barnstable mosquitoes. It's the second case in Mass. this summer.
Barnstable residents are being advised to beware of outdoor activities at times of day when mosquitoes are active after eastern equine encephalitis was detected in the town. On Thursday, the state Department of Public Health issued an advisory about a mosquito sample collected on July 23 that tested positive for the virus. ...
Legal Notice Mass DEP Fairhaven
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WATERWAYS REGULATION PROGRAM. Notice of License Application Pursuant to M. G. L. Chapter 91 Waterways License Application Number 24-WW01-0102-APP, Eric M. Berg. NOTIFICATION DATE: July 26, 2024. Public notice is hereby given of the Waterways application by Eric M. Berg to repair and maintain an existing...
Barnstable agrees to buy land for $1.1 million clearing way for marina expansion
Boaters will have more access to the water at Prince Cove Marina after Barnstable Town Council’s near unanimous approval on July 18 to spend $1.1 million to buy the property next door, town officials said. The purchase of the property at 211 Cedar Tree Neck Road in Marstons Mills will be paid for...
Boston Light by Sally Snowman
Mon., 7/29, 6 p.m., at the Acushnet Public Library, 232 Middle Rd. Join us for a power point presentation of Boston Lights’ 307 years of history and a few anecdotes of Sally’s experiences as a 21st Century Keeper. Boston Light, the first established light station in colonial America,...
A look at Cordage Park in Plymouth: A 40R District
In light of Fairhaven’s upcoming public hearing to create a 40R overlay district (see legal notice on page 21), the Neighb News traveled to Plymouth, to take a look at Cordage Park, an approximately 55-acre district on the waterfront in North Plymouth at the site of a former rope factory, the Plymouth Cordage Company. The project is largely considered a success in the overall 40R story in Massachusetts. The area was run down with a lot of empty buildings, but now is an active space with residences and businesses.
The proposed New Bedford business improvement district retracted — and found to be illegal
NEW BEDFORD — The proposal to create a "BID" or "business improvement district" in downtown New Bedford did not meet state legal requirements, city officials have found. The findings were announced at Monday's City Council Committee on Finance meeting, where BID detractors — many of whom have come to be loosely organized under the name "No BID New Bedford" — had been rallying on the steps outside City Hall. "We had been working on determining whether the...
Fairhaven sets Special Town Meeting date
The Town of Fairhaven will hold a special Town Meeting on November 19. Pursuant to Chapter 50, Section 2 of the Town of Fairhaven By-Laws, all citizen petition articles for the November 19, 2024 Special Town Meeting, must be submitted in writing with the signatures of not less than 100 voters to the Town Clerk Office, Fairhaven Town Hall, 40 Center Street, Fairhaven, MA by Friday, August 23, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
Legal Notice Fairhaven SB Pole
This is to inform you that the Fairhaven Select Board will hold two public hearings at its meeting on Monday, August 19, 2024, in the Town Hall located at 40 Center Street, Fairhaven. The hearings are as follows:. • At 6:30p.m. Petition #15242818 from NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource. To Relocate...
Environmental Groups endorse Fernandes for State Senate
Cite Fernandes’ long time leadership on climate action and renewable energy. Representative Dylan Fernandes has received the endorsement of both the Sierra Club and the Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM) in his bid for State Senate. These endorsements from two of the most respected environmental organizations in the state underscore Fernandes’ strong record on environmental issues and his leadership in the fight against climate change.
Things to do: Week of July 25
Get ready for the annual jam under the stars — this year to the tunes of Bon Jovi — with the Dartmouth Police Relief Association. The concert will be held on Saturday, July 27 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the UMass Dartmouth amphitheater and will feature kids activities, food trucks, beer and wine cash bars and Bon Jovi songs performed by Livin’ On A Bad Name.
Halifax BOS firms up senior center plans
The Halifax Board of Selectmen met Tuesday, July 9. Chair John Bruno introduced the general bylaw review revisions. Bruno asked Town Administrator Cody Haddad to draft some anti-littering bylaws for their review. “I think we need to look at a lot of our bylaws, so that’s a good start,” Selectman Jonathan Selig said. Selig asked if police would enforce an anti-littering bylaw and Bruno said he was unsure. Bruno mentioned that it had been proposed to him to introduce a bylaw regarding motorized vehicles, such as dirt bikes, on town property.
Music Night livens up Benoit Square
Benoit Square filled up with music, dancing and people just sitting enjoying the show at the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual Music Night on 7/21/24. Eddie and the Exciters played the oldies, and a few classic and antique cars lined Adams Street in front of the old fire station that the NFIA uses as a headquarters while NFIA members dished out burgers, dogs and popcorn.
Postal Service honors first responders
Thursday, July 18, the US Postal Service hosted a dedication ceremony honoring the first responders of the Plympton Fire and Police departments. First introduced in 2018, the Honoring First Responders Forever stamp recognized the vital role of firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical service professionals, and other emergency personnel in safeguarding our communities. This stamp stands as a lasting testament to their bravery, commitment, and sacrifice.
Legal Notice Acushnet SB Pole Hearing
The Acushnet Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing at its meeting on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Meeting Room located at 122 Main Street Acushnet. This hearing is on the petition MA2024-40 from Verizon New England, Inc. and Nstar Electric Company dba Eversource Energy, proposing new facilities – Pole 104/55.5 on Middle Rd.
Consider New Bedford freight proposal
There are many advantages to 41 North’s proposal for developing a marine freight highway between New Bedford and the Vineyard. Diversification of the Island’s freight route should be a safety priority for Vineyard leaders. Is the two- to three-day breakdown of Vineyard boats out of Woods Hole in 2018 that distant a memory?
New Bedford Research & Robotics to elevate City’s innovation efforts
“NEW BEDFORD – Many have held the City’s ceremonial gold scissors at ribbon-cutting events over the years to celebrate the opening of businesses, parks, and schools. But for the first time in the City’s long and storied history, a robot did the honor of cutting the ribbon Thursday morning to celebrate the opening of New Bedford Research & Robotics on Purchase Street.
Dartmouth student goes to the mat to help Lloyd Center
Ryan Fortin of Dartmouth has built a welcome addition to the Lloyd Center’s ongoing building construction. The recent Dartmouth High School graduate designed and constructed interior and exterior walk-off mats for the Welcome Center, which is slated to open sometime in August. Placed at the entryways to the building,...
State Housing Secretary Visits Mashpee Housing Project To Discuss Housing
MASHPEE – State housing secretary Edward Augustus recently visited Mashpee’s LeClair Village, an affordable housing community being developed by Housing Assistance and Preservation of Affordable Housing as part of a visit to the Cape and Islands. During the visit, he and elected officials from the region discussed the...
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